Department of Community Development and Planning 2016 Budget Presentation May 18, 2015

Staff Changes Susan Jenness, Conservation Clerk Debra Helie, Building Clerk Ed Lewis, Energy Manager Casey Friend, Assistant Facility Manager, Commanders Mansion James Gilreath, Part Time Custodian, Commanders Mansion

Comprehensive Plan Staff will prioritize recommendations working with the Town Council, Planning Board and Town Manager and continue the implementation of this important policy document. Implementation will also utilize consultant services to augment staff resources.

Zoning Text Amendments Arsenal Overlay Development District Design Standards and Guidelines Pleasant Street Corridor District Comprehensive Plan Implementation

Oversight and Coordination Continue to provide oversight and coordination for the implementation of various projects ESCO project Evaluation of old Police Station Reuse of former branch libraries Town Hall, Fire Stations, Library and other facility improvements

Regional Efforts Share a Plumbing Inspector and Electrical Inspector with the Town of Belmont. State Board of Plumbing and Gas Fitters MAPC Inner Core Committee and legislative committee MBTA Advisory Board Board of Directors of Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors Mystic River Watershed Municipal Subcommittee Regional HOME consortium MPO meetings to promote Watertown’s efforts for TIP projects Newly established Charles River Mill District Eastern GIS Consortium

Commanders Mansion This year will be the 150 year anniversary of the Mansion, and staff is planning some events to mark this important milestone.

Development Review Site Plan Review Planning Board Zoning Board of Appeals Conservation Commission Historic Commission Historic District Commission Watertown Housing Partnership

Committees Bicycle Pedestrian Committee Stormwater Advisory Committee Public Art Committee Live Well Watertown

Development Review- transformative corridors Arsenal Street Corridor Elan project 80 Elm Street Hotel 480 Arsenal Street athenahealth Arsenal Project Pleasant Street Corridor Several mixed use projects likely

Special Events Provide Town representation for a variety of issues Transportation Studies, Arsenal Corridor and Fresh Pond Parkway intersection with Mt. Auburn Community Path design and construction Coordinate Tuft’s volunteer projects in Town Selection and implementation of dog parks in Town Future community forums

Web Access Added additional information regarding submitted projects Updating and streamlining Zoning Ordinance access Improving GIS information and access Special project websites

Interdepartmental Coordination DPW, including road projects, development review, grants of location, etc. Health Department including food trucks, dog park regulations, permitting software Recreation including park renovation projects, dog parks, special events Assessor for new growth, GIS, and property valuations Consider Inspectional Services operation

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